"I’ve seen that guy in everything! What’s his name again?" We’ve all said it. This week on This Podcast Takes Tokens, We are finally giving credit where it's due. We’re counting down our top character actors—the "That Guys" (and Gals) who made our favorite movies and TV shows better just by showing up.

From the voice of Mr. Krabs to the guy who played the principal in Ferris Bueller, we're naming the faces you’ve known for decades. We also dive into a "Retro Ramble" about time-traveling Deloreans and a "Stale Popcorn" retraction regarding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.

In this episode:

Retro Ramble: If you had a Delorean, where would you go?

The List: Our Top 5 "That Guy" character actors.

Stale Popcorn: Correcting the record on the TMNT III April O'Neil.

Gum Under the Seat: Your feedback on our Back to the Future reboot theories.

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Join us as we celebrate our Two-Year Anniversary by traveling back in time to 1993 (and then to 1603) to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. For Deric, this movie is a misunderstood gem that arguably outshines TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze thanks to its ambitious time-travel plot. For Ryan, it is quite possibly one of the worst films ever made, maybe even worse than The Mask, plagued by terrifying animatronics and a disappointing villain.

We break down the baffling physics of the time-travel scepter (why do they swap SOME clothes?), the tragedy of Casey Jones being relegated to hockey loving, honor guard babysitter, and the return of Corey Feldman as Donatello. Do the new suits work or is the visual horror of mutant turtles without Jim Henson’s touch, spotty?

Don’t miss the Retro Ramble question: What is one show kids have today that you wish you had growing up? (Spoiler: We’re big fans of Bluey and Gumball).

Whether you love it or hate it, grab a big slice of New York pizza and help us blow out the candles on two years of the podcast!

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"We named the dog Indiana."

This week, we are choosing wisely (we hope) as we break down the 1989 action masterpiece Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. For Ryan, this isn't just a movie—it’s his absolute favorite film of the entire franchise, a perfect blend of high-stakes adventure and a father-son road trip from hell.

Join us as we discuss the genius casting of River Phoenix as young Indy, why Sean Connery and Harrison Ford have the best on-screen chemistry in history (despite only being 12 years apart in age), and why Marcus Brody is simultaneously a respected scholar and a total liability. We also break down the "Librarian Stamp" sound effect, the logistics of the tank chase, and answer our Retro Ramble question: What ancient mystery would you want to see Indiana Jones solve?

Grab your grail diary and don't cross the seal—it’s time to keep up with the Joneses!

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"Is this a TOKEN?"

"It's a PODCAST!"

This week, we are firing up the locomotive and heading back to 1885 for the final installment of the BTTF trilogy with, Back to the Future Part III. Deric is going out on a limb to claim this might be the best movie of the franchise (a hot take, we know), while Ryan shows off a literal piece of the movie set he keeps on his shelf.

Join us as we marvel at the cinematography of the steam train, give Thomas F. Wilson his flowers for the terrifyingly funny "Mad Dog" Tannen, and debate the biggest plot hole in the series: Why didn’t they just siphon the gas out of the Delorean hidden in the cave?! We also discuss why the "Clint Eastwood" alias is weirdly meta, the origins of the Frisbee, and answer our Retro Ramble question: What is your go-to arcade game from high school? (Spoiler: We shot for the same one 😆).

We’re reading your passionate defenses of Rush Hour and Jackie Chan in Gum Under The Seat.

Grab your Presto Logs—we’re hitting 88 miles per hour one last time!

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"You gotta hear this one song. It'll change your life, I swear."

This week, we are putting on our headphones and screaming into the infinite abyss of 2004 with Zach Braff’s indie darling Garden State. For Ryan, this movie was a "religious" experience in his early 20s, a perfect snapshot of aimless angst and sidecar motorcycles. For Deric, it’s a nostalgic trip back to a time when The Shins were the only band that mattered.

Join us as we discuss whether Natalie Portman’s character is the ultimate "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" prototype, why Jim Parsons wearing a suit of armor at the breakfast table is still the funniest visual gag of the 2000s, and if the ending line ("This is the start of something big") is romantic or painfully cringe. We also break down the wild "Desert Storm Trading Card" investment strategy, the shocking production speed (filmed during Natalie Portman’s spring break?!), and answer our Retro Ramble question: What movie has the best soundtrack of all time?

Grab your helmet and hop in the sidecar—it’s time to see if Garden State is truly profound or just overly medicated.

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We made it to Episode 100! To celebrate hitting the triple digits, we are untangling the cords and plugging in the second controller; drafting our definitive Top 5 Couch Co-Op Video Games of all time. We’re talking about the games you actually had to sit in the same room to play—no online lobbies, just screen-cheating, rough housing, cold pizza, soda straight from the 2-liter and shouting matches.

Join us as we relive the glory days of lugging tube TVs and consoles to a "Halo House" for LAN parties, debate whether Daytona USA is better when you drive backward, and explain why Overcooked is the ultimate test of a relationship. We also discuss the "Konami Code" that's written into our DNA, the plastic peripheral craze of Rock Band, and why Zombies Ate My Neighbors is harder than we remember.

Plus, we break down the baffling "6-7" slang in our Retro Ramble, share our thoughts on the movie Anaconda in Stale Popcorn, and read some 100th-episode love from the Gum Under The Seat. Whether you’re player one or got stuck with the unplugged controller, thanks for inserting a token and joining us for the ride!

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"Honey, I'm home!"

This week, we are zapping ourselves into the black-and-white world of the 1998 cult classic Pleasantville. For Ryan, this movie is the "keenest, swellest thing" ever made, a perfect blend of nostalgia and meaningful storytelling. For Deric, it’s a chance to roast Tobey Maguire’s "Eeyore" voice and question why 50s sitcom characters never had toilets.

Join us as we discuss the brilliance of casting Don Knotts as a TV repairman (or is he God?), the undeniable 90s heartthrob energy of Paul Walker, and how a movie about a fake TV show became a surprisingly deep commentary on change, repression, and art. We also break down the box office numbers (it flopped?!), praise J.T. Walsh’s final performance, and answer our Retro Ramble question: What is your favorite classic TV show (pre-1990)? Does this film hold up in glorious technicolor, or has it aged like Stale Popcorn? Grab your remote and find out!

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Great Scott! We are finally firing up the flux capacitor to correct a timeline error. We missed this gem back in October, so we are kicking off the new year by traveling back to 1989(where its 1985) and then to 2015, and then to 1955, to cover Back to the Future Part II.

For Ryan, this trilogy is sacred ground, though he still insists Part III is the best one. For Deric, the 2015 aesthetic looks less like the future and more like "neon spray-painted garbage." Join us as we debate the "Claudia Wells vs. Elisabeth Shue" Jennifer Parker swap, give Thomas F. Wilson his long-overdue flowers for playing four different characters, and try to understand the logic of the "Chicken" insult. We also discuss why the 80s thought fax machines would be the peak of communication and answer our Retro Ramble question: What video game do you want to see adapted into a movie? (Spoiler: We have strong feelings about Metal Gear Solid).

Grab your Pepsi Perfect and hoverboards—it’s time to see if this sequel hits 88 miles per hour or if it runs out of plutonium

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